VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - KANKAKEE COUNTY
Provides limited fixed rate benefits consisting of the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities, and food allowances. Offers short term support only. Temporary financial assistance may consist of:
- Rent/mortgage payments
- Utility payments
- Food/family essentials
- Indigent burial expenses
- Miscellaneous disability care expenses
- Transportation (bus tokens)
- Homeless/Transitional housing referrals
- Other assistance as needed and as available
Physical Address
581 William Latham Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
By appointment only
Fee
No fees
Required documents
Proof of residency, DD-214, other documents may be required based on type of assistance needed
Eligibility
Veterans of Federal Active Duty who were honorably discharged and whose income level is below the DHS poverty level guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
Kankakee County, Illinois
Agency info
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - KANKAKEE COUNTY
Serves low-income, homeless, disabled, at-risk veterans and their families.